It seems no matter how hard we try we never have a day to just rest. We really do enjoy staying busy, although I'm not always sure that's always healthy!
This morning came early, 6:30 early. No sleeping in at this house. I had a back to school rally to go to. Fayette County hosts rallies all over the county each year. They serve food and then hand out free food to the students that show up. Sounds easy enough. This was the first time I've been able to help out at one of these rallies and it wasn't that easy! There were kids and parents everywhere! We served hundreds of hot dogs and the kids lined up for hours to get their free backpacks full of supplies. Everything was super regulated and I was scared I would do something wrong! All of this was happening as important board members walked around smiling and waving at the kids. They always scare me!
With that said, I love my kids. I love the fact that I can be standing across the park and I hear kids screaming, "Mrs. Weeeeeeks!" (Their little Spanish accents are so cute!) I love the fact that they smile all. the. time. I love that they are still young enough to love me. I love the fact that they forgive me for not being perfect, and that they understand that I want the best for them. I love the fact that they can't wait to tell me every detail of their summer even though most of them didn't leave Lexington. I love the fact that their hugs can turn the worst day upside down. I love the fact that they teach me so much about life, and about appreciation, and about being grateful.
And that is why I love what I do. It isn't about the money, or the summers off, (trust me, I don't take much time off) or even about teaching. It's about the relationships that are built and the differences that are made in their life, but also in my own life. I'm actually starting to look forward to school starting back! I only hope that I can grow and be better than I've ever been before.
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